Lord Shiva is the destroyer.

Lord Shiva is the destroyer. His role is to destroy the universe in order to re-create it. His powers of destruction and recreation are used to destroy the illusions and imperfections of this world, paving the way for beneficial change. According to Hindu belief, this destruction is not arbitrary, but constructive. Shiva is therefore seen as the source of both good and evil and is regarded as the one who combines many contradictory elements.

Shiva is known to have untamed passion, which leads him to extremes in behaviour. Sometimes he is an ascetic, abstaining from all wordly pleasures. Sometimes he is Rudra, the terrible one. It is Shiva's relationship with Maa Parvati which brings him balance. Their union allows him to be an ascetic and a lover, but within the bounds of marriage.

Shiva is depicted sitting in the lotus position In meditation. Or dancing the fierce tandava, or leading ascetic life, body smeared with vibhuti and three lines drawn horizontally across the forehead in white ash. They represent Shiva's all-pervading nature, his superhuman power and wealth. His powerful third eye represents the wisdom and insight that Shiva has. It is also believed to be the source of his untamed energy. On one occasion, when Shiva was distracted in the midst of worship by the love god, Kama, Shiva opened his third eye in anger. Kama was consumed by the fire that poured forth, and only returned to life when Parvati intervened. 🔱💀🕉📿👁🌀🌙🐍🔔🐚🎨✨🙏

Hari Om Tat Sat ~ Om Namo Bhagwate Rudraya Namah 🙏🕉🙏